Thursday, August 27, 2009

Brent's Dreamsicle Drinks

Brent had these drinks lined up and waiting for us when we got to Knoxville to visit him. There is no limits to Brent's creativity and talent. He treated us to these drinks, appetizers, veggie meal, banana pudding desert and a tour of Knoxville sites. Brent has a
very special place in my heart forever and always.
I am so proud of the young man he is. Brent's Dreamcicle Drink
12 oz. frozen Apple juice concentrate
12 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate
Add these to blender, fill blender with water, blend. Pour mix into glasses that have vanilla ice cream in them.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Dreamsicle Cake

Hannahlily made this orange flavor refrigerated cake. **She used real whip cream instead of Cool Whip.


Dreamsicle Cake
1 box Duncan Hines Orange cake mix
3 eggs
1 c. orange juice
1 c. water
1/3 c. oil
Mix contents in bowl using wire whip for 3 minutes. Pour into 9x13 pan. Bake for 30 minutes at 350.
Icing
1 1/4 c. white sugar
1/2 c. orange juice
1 (8 oz. ) sour cream
**1 small Cool Whip
MIx contests in bowl & pour over cake. Keep in Refrigerator.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Portobello Mushroom Benedict

Hannahlily made this delicious twist on Eggs Benedict. If you have leftover sauce it's good on sandwiches, eggs, pasta ...
Portobello Mushroom Benedict with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Saturday, August 22, 2009

quote #15

When I googled "margarine versus butter" the results were 40,900,00. "As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists."
Joan Gussow

Friday, August 21, 2009

Box Lunches

Decorating purchased plain gable boxes make a fun package for box lunches. Hannahlily made this Henry one.
Accucut & Spellbinders - dies.
Hobby Lobby & Stampin Up - paper

Paula's fun quote "Best dishes from my kitchen to yours".

Spellbinders - dies

Michaels & Stampin Up - paper

Accucut & Spellbinders - dies

Target & Michaels - paper

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Southwest Tabouleh Salad

If you like southwestern flavor you might like this make ahead salad that is low calorie & loaded with nutrition. A great dish to take for lunch. We get the bulgar in the bulk section at Earth Fare.
Southwest Tabbouleh Salad
1 c. uncooked bulgar
1 c. boiling vegetable stock
2 chopped tomatoes
1/4 c. chopped sweet red onion
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drain & rinsed
1/4 c. chopped cilantro
1/2 t. grated lime rind
juice of one lime
2 T. olive oil
3 T. apple cider vinegar
1/2 t. ground cumin
1 c. frozen corn, thawed
1/4 t. salt
Bring vegetable stock to boil in sauce pan. Turn off heat and stir in bulgar. Cover & let stand for 30 minutes. Place bulgar in desired dish. Add remaining ingredients. Toss gently. Cover and chill over night.

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